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The Alaska Club
Summer Fun Camps
Sponsor: The Alaska Club
The Alaska Club Summer Fun Camps are available at our East and South locations. The camps emphasize healthy active fun and offer creative activities and a variety of sports to keep children active all summer. Sports include tennis, baseball with the Anchorage Bucs and Glacier Pilots, soccer on an indoor field, swimming lessons, basketball, karate. Classes are focused on fun, not competition. The sports sessions are designed for all fitness levels. Camps are licensed by the Municipality of Anchorage. Day care assistance accepted.
Ages: 5-12; child must have attended school during the 2007-08 school year
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (extended care available) weekdays, May 27-Aug. 15
Where: 5201 E. Tudor Road and 10931 O’Malley Centre Drive
Cost: $155 week for members, $175 per week for nonmembers; before- and after-care is $30 week
Contact: 330-0117; javis@thealaskaclub.com; www.thealaskaclub.com

Aurora Waldorf School Camps
Where: Aurora Waldorf School, 3250 Baxter Road
Contact: Darcy Laughlin or Donna Levesque, 333-9062; registrar@aurorawaldorf.org; www.aurorawaldorf.org
Dragons, Dandelions and
Daydreams
Description: Nature studies and stories inspire creative explorations with paint, flowers, silk, beeswax, insects, berries, music, crafts and cooking. This camp follows the structure of a Waldorf kindergarten with imaginative outdoor play, circle time and puppetry.
Ages: 4-6
When: 9 a.m.-noon or 9 a.m.-
4 p.m. July 14-18
Cost: $140 half day, $205 full day
The Four Elements
Description: Campers spend their day outdoors, working with the four elements: earth, air, fire and water. Activities include woodworking, cob construction, candle making, felting, and natural dyeing. Learn how to batik, to make musical instruments, and to create soothing lip balm. Bake bread with hand-milled grain in our hand-built oven and add freshly churned butter. Enjoy stomping in the mud and then cleaning up with soap made right at camp.
Ages: 7-14
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 7-11 and July 14-18
Cost: $205 first week; $385 for both weeks

Camp Bear Valley
Sponsor: Bear Valley Community Association
Description: Camp Bear Valley offers swimming, hiking, biking, gymnastics, arts and crafts, cooking and science activities along with weekly field trips to fun places like the Reindeer Farm, Exit Glacier and the Anchorage Botanical Garden. Children can make friends and develop social skills as well skills in the arts and sports all while exploring Alaska’s great outdoors.
Ages: 5-12 years old
When: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. June 2-
Aug. 1, except July 4
Where: Ocean View Elementary School, 11911 Johns Road
Cost: $175 per week
Contact: Jennifer Seppi, 345-0437; sacc_director@bearvalleycommunityassoc.org; www.bearvalleycommunityassoc.org

Camp Sholom
Sponsor: Congregation Beth Sholom
Description: “Our Favorite Things” is a camp for kids, by kids, where we do kids’ favorite things. Our camp staff asked a team of school-age children to have a say in planning our summer. They organized art, games, field trips, outdoor activities, swimming, guest speakers and a lot more. We’ll have car washes, lemonade stands, outdoor art installations, building things from recycled materials and a bit of lounging around. Every kid enrolled gets a chance to be Kid of the Day, where we do all their favorite things for an entire day! Kids of all backgrounds/abilities welcome.
Ages: 5 (post-kindergarten) to 15
When: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,
May 27-Aug. 15
Where: Congregation Beth Sholom, 7525 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Cost: $35 per day, $165 per week, $1,950 for entire summer (discounts available for early payment)
Contact: Tara Witterholt, 337-1672; tarakw@acsalaska.net; www.frozenchosen.org

Camp Si-La-Meo
Sponsor: Camp Fire USA Alaska Council
Description: The campus at Alaska Pacific University provides the perfect environment for campers to experience nature and participate in outdoor activities. A wide variety of exciting programs allow children to discover new interests as well as to practice favorites, all under the guidance of caring, trained adult staff. Counselors help campers set goals in activities such as archery, swimming, boating and rock climbing, and track each camper’s progress.
Ages: 4-13
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays
May 27-Aug. 15 , before and after camp-care available
Where: Alaska Pacific University
Cost: $160-$165 weekly,
$25-$50 for before- and after-camp care
Contact: Theresa Serr-Burek,
257-8825; tserr-burek@campfireak.org; www.campfireak.org

Elementary Summer Recreation Program
Sponsor: Anchorage Montessori School
Description: This program offers the school-age child an opportunity for fun and socializing, as well as a chance to grow physically, intellectually and emotionally. Children participate in the planning and decision-making process for the program. Indoor activities involve do-it-yourself science projects, arts and crafts, sewing/knitting, board/card games, reading and library time and building work. Outdoor activities include games and hiking at various parks, gardening, group sports and other forms of physical education. There will be one large educational field trip each week.
Age: 6-12
When: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., weekly sessions, June 2-Aug. 15
Where: 5001 Northwood Drive
Cost: $200 per week
Contact: Kelly Hamlin, 276-2240; Grandma.Kelly@hotmail.com; anchoragemontessorischool.org

Gymnastics and More
Sponsor: Anchorage Gymnastics Association/Babe Cassel
Description: Our year-round preschool and kindergarten are unique because we incorporate gymnastics into the school day. We stress reading and math readiness, along with playtime and gymnastics equally every day. We are a licensed program and must meet all the MOA requirements. Each afternoon, the students take part in outdoor activities and field trips or participate in other learning experiences. The children will continue their academics during the summer months. Space is limited, so register early to ensure enrollment.
Ages: 3-6 and 6-13
When: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; activities begin at 9 a.m., May 23-Aug. 20
Where: Anchorage Gymnastics Association, 525 W. Potter Drive
Cost: Half day, $33; full day, $40; monthly, $670
Contact: “Babe” Cassel, 563-
3041 or 562-2473; babesgym@anchorage-gymnastics.com; www.anchorage-gymnastics.com

Joan’s Preschool Center Summer Camp
Sponsor: Joan’s Preschool Center
Description: Come join us for a summer full of science, nature, arts, crafts, fun and friends in a licensed safe environment. Registration starts this month.
Ages: 19 months to 8 years old
When: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, June, July and August
Where: Joan’s Preschool Center, 11925 Old Glenn Highway,
No. 202, Eagle River
Cost: $625 per month, full time, for preschool age and older; $700 per month full time for toddlers. Call for part time information.
Contact: Joan Schuman, 694-7577; Joan@Joanspreschool.com

Kincaid Adventure Camp
Sponsor: Parks and Recreation
Description: Spend the summer discovering the outdoor joys of Kincaid Park. Campers learn about animal tracking, hiking, kite and rocket building, map making, orienteering, outdoor cooking, beach combing and more.
Ages: 7-14
When: 9-11:45 a.m. June 2-
Aug. 8 (10 one-week sessions)
Where: Kincaid Park Outdoor Center and Bunker
Cost: $75 per week
Contact: Margaret Timmerman, 343-4217; timmermanma@muni.org; www.muni.org/parks

Preschool and Youth Camp Programs
Sponsor: MOA Parks and Recreation
Description: These summer programs are designed to introduce youths to a variety of healthy recreation activities they can enjoy including art, music, swimming, sports, cooking and more. Themes include “Fitness Frenzy,” “A Day in the Night,” “Summer Soaker,” “Lights, Camera, Fiction,” “Crafty Creativity,” “Out to Sea,” “Snack-o-licious Kid’s Cafe” and “Underwater Creature Feature.”
Ages: 3-5 and 6-11
When: Ages 3-5, 9-11 a.m., Monday-Thursday; youth, 12:30-
4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, June 9-Aug. 1 (eight one-week sessions)
Where: Current elementary school sites include: Turnagain, Kincaid, Spring Hill and Chugach Optional
Cost: Preschool, $65 per week; youth, $80 per week
Contact: Abigail Harding, 343-4121; hardingas@muni.org; www.muni.org/parks

Rabbit Creek Summer Fun Club
Sponsor: Rabbit Creek Community Association
Description: Join us for a week or the entire summer. Our program includes arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor sports, games, biking, weekly age-group field trips, trips to local parks and areas of interest, as well as swimming on Friday afternoons. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided; parents must provide lunch.
Ages: 5-12
When: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 2-Aug. 8; closed July 4
Where: Rabbit Creek Elementary School, 13650 Lake Otis Parkway
Cost: $155 per week, first child; $130 per week second child or part-time
Contact: Laurie Wade, 742-5722; rccasfc@yahoo.com

Rec Camps
Sponsor: MOA Parks and Recreation
Description: “Rec Camps” were designed to offer parents and kids recreational activities before and after most summer camps are generally in session. Kids will spend a week packed with activities that focus on camp themes that are new this year: Session I, Summer Rec Off; Session II, Summer Sleuths; Session III, X-treme Olympics.
Ages: 6-11 years old
When: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 2-6 (Session 1); Aug. 4-15 (Session 2 and 3)
Where: Two locations: Spenard Recreation Center and the Lidia Selkregg Chalet at Russian Jack Springs Park.
Cost: $80 per session
Contact: Abigial Harding, 343-4121; hardingas@muni.org; www.muni.org/parks

Summer Adventure Program
Sponsor: Camp Fire USA Alaska Council
Description: Whether they’re out hiking a local trail, turning a potter’s wheel, swimming, helping out in their communities or simply playing on the playground, kids enrolled in the Camp Fire’s Summer Adventure Program will have opportunities to master new skills, build friendships and have a fantastic summer. These licensed school-age, child-care programs are conveniently located in elementary schools throughout Anchorage, Eagle River and Fairbanks and offer parents great flexibility for scheduling. Register for as little as one day or for the entire summer.
Ages: 5-12
When: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, daily or weekly, June 2-Aug. 8
Where: Elementary schools throughout Anchorage in East, South, Midtown, West and Eagle River.
Cost: $35 per day, $165 per week
Contact: Camp Fire Office, 279-3551; www.campfireak.org

Summer Camps at Creative Minds Preschool
Sponsor: Creative Minds Preschool
Description: At the summer camps, children explore quality literature and participate in arts and crafts that support the literature that we read. Children work in a large group, small groups and individually. Cooperation, dramatic play and imagination will all be themes covered during the camp. Space is limited 10 children per session.
Ages: 3-4 and 4-5
When: 3-4, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays May 27-June 19; 4-5, 9:30 a.m.-
12:30 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, May 28-June 18.
Where: 10901 Mausel St. (old Auto Max Mall), Eagle River
Cost: Ages 3-4, $200; ages 4-5, $250
Contact: Nuri Johnsen, 440-1751; nurijohnsen@gmail.com

Super Hero and Pretty Princess camps in the Valley
Sponsor: Sonja’s Studio of Dance and Tumbling
Where: Babcock Fine Arts Building, 5700 E. Pilgrim Court on the Palmer-Wasilla Highway
Ages: 4-7 years
Cost: $100 each child, each camp
Contact: 1-907-357-3933; babcockfineartsbuilding@hotmail.com

Super Heroes
Description: This camp will spark your child’s imagination and help them become the ultimate super hero. Kids are participate in action-packed classes and crafts. Special Opps Tumbling Training each day will help them battle against evil and find their purpose in serving the world.
When: 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 21-24

Pretty Princess Camp
Description: Pretty Princess camp is a journey into the enchanted world of princesses. This is a serious princess in training camp, so if your child(ren) act somewhat like a diva this camp is for them. This camp will be filled with wonder and excitement. Arts and crafts, dance and tumbling will be offered each day. There will be a royal tea party the last day of camp. Ages 3-4 years will perform a folk dance and the ages 5-7 years will demonstrate “Peter and the Wolf.”
Ages: 3-7 years
When: 3-4 years, 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.; 5-7 years, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., June 9-11

Volunteens
Sponsor: Parks and Recreation
Description: Are you 12 to 16 years old? Bored? Want to make a difference? Volunteens go to different parks and organizations and volunteer their time helping the community. They do many different things, from Clean and Greens in the parks to sorting cans at Food Bank of Alaska. Get involved this summer!
Ages: 12-16
Hours: 1-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Session 1, June 9-18; Session 2, June 23-July 2; Session 3, July 7-16; Session 4, July 21-30
Where: Meet at Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th Ave.
Cost: Free
Contact: Melissa McDermott, 343-4167; mcdermottmr@muni.org

Winding Trails Day Camp for Girls
Sponsor: Girl Scouts Susitna Council
Description: Girls learn about the world around them and have lots of fun without going too far from home. Frolic down Fireweed Lane, play games at Caribou Crossing, learn to use a bow and arrow at archery, listen to the birds at Moose Run and cook your lunch over a campfire in Birch Hollow. At Winding Trails Day Camp, campers will be outside all day, rain or shine. Our motto is: “Wear old clothes, get dirty, ask questions and have fun!”
Ages: 5-12 or grades K-6
When: 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., June 9-July 25. Choose one week or all six. No camp the week of July 4.
Where: Russian Jack Springs Park, DeBarr Road
Cost: $150 per week (before- and after-camp care additional)
Contact: Tasha Nichols, 248-2250; tnichols@gsscak.org; www.girlscouts.ak.org/camp

YMCA Day Camp at Kasuun
Sponsor: Anchorage Community YMCA
Description: Our activities focus on developing outdoor skills while clarifying values that result in personal growth. Our values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are emphasized in all activities. Weekly activities include archery, hiking, swimming, field trips, community-service projects, nature studies and craft projects.
Ages: Entering grades 1-6
When: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekdays, 11 weekly sessions,
June 2-Aug. 15
Where: Sessions 1-9, Kasuun Elementary School, 4000 E. 68th Ave.; Sessions 10-11 at main YMCA, 5353 Lake Otis Parkway
Cost: $170 per child per week; 10 percent sibling discount;
15 percent military discount;
$11 monthly youth membership fee
Contact: Colleen Kelley, 563-3211; Colleen@ymcaalaska.org YMCA Challengers Camp
Sponsor: Anchorage Community YMCA
Description: A special high-
energy program filled with a variety of fun activities, each designed to teach leadership and community awareness. In addition to hiking, swimming and other outdoor activities, the campers select various service projects to complete. The values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are emphasized in all activities.
Ages: Entering grades 7-8
When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 11 weekly sessions, June 2-Aug. 15
Where: Challenger Clubhouse, YMCA, 5353 Lake Otis Parkway
Cost: $200 per camper per week; monthly membership fee; 15 percent military discount
Contact: Colleen Kelley, 563-3211; Colleen@ymcaalaska.org

YMCA Day Camp at Eagle River
Sponsor: Anchorage Community YMCA
Description: Discovery and the exploration of nature are the focus of our program. We accomplish this through field trips, nature studies, community-service projects and craft projects. We also engage in swimming, archery and field games to keep us fit. The values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are emphasized in all we do.
Ages: Entering grades 1-6
When: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 11 weekly sessions, June 2-Aug. 15
Where: Eagle River Elementary School, 10900 Old Eagle River Road; last two sessions at main YMCA at 5353 Lake Otis Parkway
Cost: $170 per child per week; 10 percent sibling discount, 15 percent military discount; $11 monthly youth membership fee
Contact: Colleen Kelley, 563-3211; Colleen@ymcaalaska.org

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